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ND18 DZJ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND18 DZJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,451 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 110,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,497 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 94,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 73,016 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 73,016 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,158 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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ND18 DZJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ND18 DZJ registered?

ND18 DZJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 June 2018.

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